Hamilton attended Athens Drive High School (Jaguars) before he was drafted. Considered by scouts as a future superstar, Hamilton was suspended for violating MLB's substance abuse policy on July 15, 2002. According to the rules of MLB's substance abuse policy, a player suspended for 25 or more days has failed at least two drug tests after being entered into the program, and has been using substances considered more severe than marijuana (such as cocaine, heroin or LSD). Under the rules of the drug program, players cannot be suspended for use or possession of marijuana.
Since the initial suspension, Hamilton repeatedly failed to complete drug rehabilitation programs. His suspension, officially dubbed "indefinite," was overturned on June 1, 2006

BIG SHOES: Josh Hamilton may have an easier time playing professional baseball than finding cleats to fit his 18 1/2-inch feet. Hamilton's huge feet, however, haven't slowed his progress toward the top of the Major League Baseball draft list. The Raleigh (N.C.) Athens Drive High School star may be the No. 1 overall pick by the Devil Rays Wednesday. "It's not a problem. I guess I've grown up with them," Hamilton said of his rather large feet. "My shoe size stayed the same as my age up until I was 14, and ...

BIG SHOES: Josh Hamilton may have an easier time playing professional baseball than finding cleats to fit his 18 1/2-inch feet. Hamilton's huge feet, however, haven't slowed his progress toward the top of the Major League Baseball draft list. The Raleigh (N.C.) Athens Drive High School star may be the No. 1 overall pick by the Devil Rays Wednesday. "It's not a problem. I guess I've grown up with them," Hamilton said of his rather large feet. "My shoe size stayed the same as my age up until I was 14, and ...

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Goodness me! 18 1/2 inch long feet? I find that strangely erotic in it's own right. Never mind the penis size connotations!:biggrin: